MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
upper headlamp mounting not fully secure
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
upper headlamp mounting not fully secure
How Reliable is the Honda CB500?
Based on 77,271 MOT tests across 7,190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV51 NWJ is a 2001 Honda CB500 in Blue with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2001 Honda CB500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 25,233 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Honda CB500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,526 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV51 NWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Honda CB500 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Honda CB500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BV51 NWJ registered?
BV51 NWJ is a 2001 Honda CB500, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is BV51 NWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV51 NWJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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